How To Find Your Lost Wi-Fi Password

This short, practical guide explains how to recover a lost Wi-Fi password across multiple platforms. It starts by acknowledging common situations where a password is forgotten, such as when using an ISP-provided router or a self-chosen network password. The video first demonstrates the Android method: on a device already connected to the network, go to Wi-Fi settings, select the current or saved network, choose Share, and view the password in plain text beneath the QR code. It then covers iOS, noting that iPhone and iPad users with iOS 16 or newer can view saved Wi-Fi passwords by opening the Wi-Fi settings, selecting the connected network, and authenticating with biometrics or a passcode to reveal the password. For users with older devices or those not on Android or iOS, the video describes Windows and MacOS approaches: Windows users can access the password via the Network and Sharing Center or by using a command prompt or PowerShell command to display the key content, while Mac users can use Keychain Access to find and reveal the password for saved networks. The presenter also briefly discusses WPS as a potential but risky fallback, advising that it is a security vulnerability and should be disabled in most cases. Throughout, the video emphasizes that these methods require you to have previously connected to the target network and cautions against illegal or unethical use, highlighting the importance of securing routers and passwords.

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